Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 13:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by FCDO Services involved the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services, classified under computer equipment and supplies. The selective procurement method was employed, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, with a contract value of £15,662.35, progressed to the award stage, with the award date on 15th July 2025. Services will be delivered to Milton Keynes, England, with the contract period running from 16th July 2025 to 29th July 2025. Business stakeholders should note that the process is complete and the details are published as of 29th August 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in computer equipment and supplies. The selective procurement method implies that firms within established frameworks may find advantageous entry points into similar tenders, leveraging existing relationships. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in government technology supply chains may benefit significantly by aligning with the procurement tendencies of FCDO Services. Such procurement structures promote enhanced engagement through skilled service delivery within predetermined contractual frameworks, positioning participating organisations for potential future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/121/21CC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb5e18e2-40f6-4123-b02f-ad2926c48205
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2c2121-7166-4185-b5cf-50ad0eb08bb4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,662 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,662 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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